No need to despair at the sad news of the closure of many Starbucks stores, at least not for some in Ballard, WA. Following a trend of the uncertain success of similar enterprises by others, which seemed to bring out the worst of the exhibitionists and other disruptive characters at times, Mike Rockey will bring his brand of morning wake-up to the Northwest. More accurately, he will add his brand to many similar coffee stands which have taken root. The photo above is from just one such enterprise. Others with a similar idea in the greater Seattle area are; Seattle’s Cowgirls, Moka Girls in Auburn, The Sweet Spot Cafe in Shoreline, Bikini Espresso in Renton and Natte Latte in Port Orchard, just to name a few.
"Knotty Bodies Espresso" will open next month. Need I make mention that the owner describes it as "classy." Classy being a word which I’ve found to be an assurance of the exact opposite, nothing personal to Mr. Rockey. Girls handling steaming hot espresso will be wearing bikinis and lingerie, but "not pasties or other revealing clothing. Assuring Ballard residents further he adds,"You see more at the beach than what you’re going to see here."
The selection process was via the primo job / partner finding resource in the world, Craigs List, with more than 200 people responding for the five job openings. Rockey says he understands that this isn’t the coffee shop for everyone, and will be launching with a car wash in July, ostensibly to raise money for Children’s Hospital. Got it? It’s for charity, you won’t be gaping at barely clad women washing your car in soaking wet bikinis and underwear! Bikini, Lingerie Clad Girls Pour Coffee in New Seattle Area Stand